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Learning the Lingo Credit – Awarded upon successful completion of a course (awarded twice a year at the end of a semester in.5 increments) Sequence – Number of year of study in one academic discipline (Math, English, etc.) Requirement – Courses absolutely required in order to graduate, either state or local course requirements Elective – A chosen course, not part of the core class structure

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Kansas Regents Honor Scholars Specific Requirements English – Must include American Literature Math – Must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and at least 1 class beyond Algebra 2 Science – Must include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Sciences – Must include World History, American History, Government, Economics Foreign Language – Must be 2 years of the same language

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ASPIRE Practice test for the ACT Test is given to all freshmen students in October Results will be sent home with Fall Semester Report Card (December) Why we give it? Exposes students to the ACT and official testing early Data can help identify students who need to be challenged in classes, or those students who need additional academic resources Gives indication of strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement

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PSAT Practice Test for the SAT; uses questions from discontinued SAT tests High enough scores can lead to National Merit Scholarship Finalists or Commended Scholar Awards ($$) Why we give it? Exposes students to the SAT early Data can help identify students who need to be challenged in classes, or those students who need additional academic resources Gives indication of strengths and weaknesses

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ACT Content Based – English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional) Large focus on English grammar and punctuation All multiple choice with no guessing penalty – only scored on the number of correct answers Math section does include Trigonometry Highest score is 36 (average of the 4 sections)

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SAT Tests critical thinking and problem solving – math, reading and writing Very heavy in vocabulary Not entirely multiple choice; some questions require graphing or entering numeric answer Highest score is a 2400 between the 3 categories (800 each) College are looking at the total score between math and reading

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Redesigned SAT (Spring 2016) 3 Sections – Evidence Based Reading and Writing, Math, and Essay Test will take 3 hours, with additional 50 minutes for optional essay portion Incorrect guesses will NOT be penalized Science passages added to the reading section Graduating classes of 2015 and 2016 will take the current SAT. Only classes of 2017 and beyond will take the redesigned SAT.

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Qualified Admissions 6 Regent Universities (KSU, Emporia, Wichita, Hays, Pittsburgh, KU) Requirements Graduate from an accredited KS high school ACT score of at least 21 of SAT score of at least 980 Graduate in top 1/3 of class Complete QA Pre-College Curriculum At least a 2.0 in any dual credit courses being transferred in